A June 2022 study by The Ottawa Hospital, the University of Ottawa, the Bruyère Research Institute and ICES said
"What sets this dementia risk calculator apart is that you don't need to visit a doctor for any tests,"
"People already have all the information they need to complete the calculator in the comfort of their home."
"This tool will give people who fill it out clues to what they can do to reduce their personal risk of dementia,"
"The COVID-19 pandemic has also made it clear that sociodemographic variables like ethnicity and neighbourhood play a major role in our health. It was important to include those variables in the tool so policy makers can understand how different populations are impacted by dementia, and help ensure that any prevention strategies are equitable."